James Dean is the legendary hero with a legendary story; live fast and die young. For over half a century, he has captured the world with his casual style, unflinching look and rebel attitude. James Dean has defined the essence of cool and without-a-cause for generations. His star continues to shine brighter and brighter.
Never has there ever been, never will there ever be. The one, the only, James Dean.
34th Annual Museum Days
This four-day long remembrance celebration begins on Thursday, September 25th at 1:00 p.m. The weekend will be full of events for all ages, including live music and parades.
Schedule of Events
2009 Schedule of Events
James Dean Run - Playacres Park
Friday September 25th, 2009
10:00a Registration Opens10:00a Run Opens: Music, Trivia, and Door Prizes with DJ Ken Ryan
4:00p Drawing for 50/50 DJ - Booth in the Registration Tent
4:00p Registration for Flame Throwing Contest sponsored by the Fairmount Fire Department
6:00p Registration Closes
6:00p Muffler Rapping Contest - Southwest Baseball Field
7:00p Flame Throwing Contest - Southwest Baseball Field
7:00p Terry Lee & Rockaboogie Band & Denise Hummer - New Pavilion at Playacres Park
Saturday September 26th, 2009
8:30a Registration Opens10:00a Music, Trivia, Games, and Door Prizes with DJ Ken Ryan
12:00p Top 20 Area Opens - Southwest Baseball Field
2:00p Registration for Kids Games - Registration Tent
2:00p Grand Parade
3:00p Registration for the "Parade of Neon" sponsored by Bad Boys Neon
4:00p Drawing for 50/50 - DJ Booth in Registration Tent
5:00p Registration Closes
7:00p Dance in the New Pavilion with Surrender Dorothy
9:00p Parade of Neon
Sunday September 27th, 2009
8:30a Registration Opens9:30a Registration for Adult Creeper Race
10:00a Music, Trivia, Games, and Door Prizes with DJ Ken Ryan
11:00a Adult Creeper Race - Big Tent at Playacres Park
12:00p Registration Closes - Car Judging Begins - NSRA State Police Safety Pick
2:00p Awards Ceremony - Big Tent at Playacres Park
2:00p Drawing for 50/50 - Big Tent at Playacres Park
James Dean Festival - Downtown
Thursday September, 24th, 2009
5:00p-8:00p Pre-James Dean Run - Downtown Fairmount - Sponsored by Fairmount Lions ClubFriday September, 25th, 2009
8:00a Streets Closed Off10:00a 50's & 60's Music on Main Street with DJ Jason Carpenter
4:00p Free Showing of James Dean Film, Rebel Without A Cause - Municipal Building, 214 W. Washington St
5:00p Crowning of 2009 Senior Citizens King & Queen - Main Street Stage
5:30-6:30p Brandon Howard Performance as Elvis - Main Street Stage
8:00-9:30p Harbor Lights - Doo Wop Accapella Music - Main Street Stage
Saturday September, 26th, 2009
9:00a Garfield's 19th Great Race - Starting at Telephone Office, 221 W. Washington St9:00a & Throughout Day DJ JasonCarpenter & James Dean Trivia - Main Street Stage
10:00a Children's Pet Parade - Assemble at Main Street Stage
11:00a Kiddie Tractor Pull - West of Fire Station, 214 W. Washington St. - Weight Classes: 30lbs and under, 31 to 40 lbs, 41 to 50 lbs, 51 to 60 lbs
11:30a James Dean Rock Lasso Contest - Main Street Stage
2:00p The Grand Parade - Grand Parade Marshalls - Fairmount High School Class of 1949 and Bob Hinkle
3:00-6:00p Corn Toss Contest - Prizes - Registration at Air Brush Booth - $5 per Team
4:00p Free Showing of Dean Film Giant - Municipal Building, 214 W. Washington St
6:00p 50's Dance and Costume Contest - Main Street Stage
8:00p Little James Dean Look-Alike Contest - Main Street Stage
9:00p World Famous James Dean Look-Alike Contest - Main Street Stage
Sunday September, 27th, 2009
11:00a Church Service (Non-Denominational) - Main Street Stage - In case of rain, will be held at the Wesleyan Campground Tabernacle12:00 Noon & Throughout Day DJ Jason Carpenter - 50's & 60's Music - Main Street Stage
1:00p Free Showing of Dean Film East of Eden - Municipal Building, 214 W. Washington St
1:00-1:30p M-G Xtreme Dancers - Main Street Stage
2:00-4:00p Surrender Dorothy - Main Street Stage
4:00p Twin City Cloggers - Main Street Stage
Fairmount Map
For more information please contact:
The Fairmount Historical Museum
(765) 948-4555
Monday-Saturday 10am -5pm
Sunday 12am-5pm
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